Help Choosing Crafting Jobs

[Anova]

Food items are consumables so they're only single use I am not certain if you can craft multiple of the same item with one craft though. I do know alchemy makes multiples of certain potions per craft at least.

As for which gathering class, it is entirely your choice. In general though, mining is better to get materials for equipment whereas botany is for consumables. I have mixed feelings about fishing though. I like the fact it makes you explore the map for fishing spots, but I don't like the randomness of the fishing.

As a side note, get +perception gear to increase your chance at hq gathers. +gathering is best for increasing your chance at normal gathers.